My tenth life, and this rabbit…

If I had nine lives like a cat, I expect I’d have already used mine up during those teen years when I thought I was invincible. So, a tenth life came in handy today when I backed out of the driveway two seconds (literally) before a gust of wind broke our very old maple trees. I love those trees.

Husband had actually cleared away the biggest limb before I sent daughter out to take the photo. He was happy to have his skid steer today.

I don’t like the wind. I don’t like the wind. And, I don’t like the wind. I’m pretty sure that most other folks who spend most of their days outside don’t like the wind either. Unless they’re flying a kite. Even then I think they prefer a breeze to wind.

On another note, this is ‘Bunny’. Animal Control brought him to me a couple of years ago; they knew I had rabbit experience. He was found hopping around a development community and no one claimed him. I don’t know his age, but he may be elderly because he has little tolerance for cold and needs to live inside during the cold months.

I’ve never met a rabbit like him. If he could be held all the day, he would be very happy. He’s like jello, just molds to you. I’m too busy to hold a bunny all day, sweet as he is. I would like to find him the home that he deserves. Although, any child can hold him (he does not kick or bite, or even squirm), I would prefer to place him with an adult, because I think he is older.

I have too many animals in the house already, and I know that the kindest thing I can do for him is to find him someone with time to give him the love he enjoys and appreciates. I think someone commented many, many posts back about wanting a house bunny, but I can’t remember. Interested in rescuing a rescue? E-mail me directly at maxspot@aol.com .

Wow! Close call times two. That’s exactly where my little car was parked on Saturday during our visit. Glad no one got hurt. Have to thank you once again for all the great info you gave us regarding your animals. you’re a wealth of knowledge and a source of inspiration to all us would-be farmers.

I’m not too fond of the wind either…a gentle summer breeze is nice, but those gusts we had over the weekend were just too much. Hubby and I were just waiting for our minitor to go off for the firehouse…surprisingly, it didn’t go off at all!

I hope you find a home for that bunny. He is just too adorable. I’d take him, but I don’t think my cats would like him and I’m not sure Haylee would ever leave the poor thing alone! lol

threecollie – it’s because you’re a farmer too…..having land with beasts on it, well the wind can be unnerving!
Donna, Of course the trees waited until the next day. Your car is way too cute! It was my pleasure to have you here. You and your husband are doing your homework and that makes for the best farmers!
Adesta, Glad the sirens didn’t ring – how long until you’re due with the new baby? Do you work all the way to the due date?

I have to say that the love/hate relationship with the wind certainly is impacted by your perspective…for us, the more it blows the more it spins our turbine and the more electricity we generate, but it certainly can be unnerving when the gusts get up above 25mph! I would certainly prefer a nice steady wind of 10 – 15mph…little chance of boughs breaking and property or beast damage…I am glad your timing was on that day Teri!

Jen, I know the ‘creak’ you wrote of all too well! The bigger the tree, the louder the ominous sound, I think. 50′ willow! At least they’re pretty bendable (is that a word?).
Windwoman, Odd as it sounds, I really found comfort in your ocmment. Knowing that wind is doing good for you and others that are wind-powered is something I can be happy about. Now, I’ll only hate the wind 80% – I’ll love it 20% for you!
Amanda – Thanks!

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